Athlon X2 4450e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X2 4450e

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon X2 4450e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,877 Rank: 1978
Rank Name Score Visual
1974 Pentium N3530 3,883
+0.2%
1975 Pentium N3520 3,883
+0.2%
1976 E-450 3,881
+0.1%
1977 Celeron 887 3,879
+0.1%
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
1979 Celeron N2940 3,872
-0.1%
1980 Intel Core i3-370M 3,871
-0.2%
1981 Atom D2550 3,871
-0.2%
1982 Phenom X4 9500 3,871
-0.2%
1983 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,870
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X2 4450e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,210 Rank: 1998
Rank Name Score Visual
1994 C-50 4,214
+0.1%
1995 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,213
+0.1%
1996 Athlon X2 4850e 4,213
+0.1%
1997 Celeron B710 4,212
+0%
1998 Athlon X2 4450e 4,210
1999 Atom N280 4,209
+-0%
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
+-0%
2001 Intel Celeron N3060 4,208
+-0%
2002 Intel Celeron N3050 4,208
+-0%
2003 Atom N270 4,207
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X2 4450e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,655 Rank: 1960
Rank Name Score Visual
1956 E1-2500 3,663
+0.2%
1957 Celeron 847 3,661
+0.2%
1958 Phenom X4 9600 3,660
+0.1%
1959 Celeron J1900 3,655
+0%
1960 Athlon X2 4450e 3,655
1961 Celeron 867 3,654
+-0%
1962 Atom x5-Z8350 3,650
-0.1%
1963 Pentium J2900 3,647
-0.2%
1964 E-450 3,647
-0.2%
1965 Atom x5-Z8500 3,646
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 4450e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 4450e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 4450e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon X2 4450e Details

The AMD Athlon X2 4450e, launched in April 2008, is a dual-core processor built on the Brisbane microarchitecture at a 65 nm process node. With a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a locked multiplier, it represents a mid-range offering from AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 lineup, designed for mainstream desktop systems. Despite its age, the chip remains notable for its integrated graphics support on compatible motherboards, a feature that was relatively rare in its segment at the time. The processor operates on the Socket AM2 platform and features a 45 W TDP, indicating efficient power usage for its era. It supports dual-channel memory and PCIe 2.0, ensuring compatibility with contemporary systems of the late 2000s. The chip includes 512 KB of L2 cache per core, contributing to its ability to handle everyday computing tasks effectively.

In benchmark performance, the Athlon X2 4450e achieves an overall score of 3877, placing it at #1978 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core performance scores 3655, ranking #1959, while its multicore score stands at 4210, ranking #1998. These results position the processor slightly above entry-level Atom and Celeron models but well behind modern mainstream CPUs. The multicore score suggests that the processor performs adequately in multi-threaded applications for its time, though its single-core performance is more modest, reflecting the limitations of its 2008 architecture. The processor competes with contemporaries like the Celeron B710 and Athlon X2 4850e, which are marginally faster due to higher clock speeds.

The Athlon X2 4450e supports key technologies such as AMD-V for hardware virtualization, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow!, providing compatibility with software of its era. However, it lacks support for SSE4, which limits its ability to run modern applications and games. The absence of ECC memory support and simultaneous multithreading further constrains its appeal in professional or server environments. While the processor offers decent performance for basic productivity tasks and light multimedia use, its outdated architecture and limited scalability make it unsuitable for modern workloads. As of March 2026, the Athlon X2 4450e serves best as a nostalgic or budget-friendly option for retro computing or legacy system maintenance, rather than as a viable choice for current performance needs.
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AMD Athlon X2 4450e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X2 4450e
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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